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Medical Identity Theft: Best Practices to Safeguard Your Health Data in 2025
Protecting your personal health information is more important than ever. Medical identity theft—when someone uses your health data for fraudulent purposes—can lead to devastating financial losses, compromised care, and long-lasting credit issues. In this article, we...
Frequently Asked Questions About Identity Theft Protection
Securing your personal data with reliable identity theft protection strategies is essential for financial and personal security. Many consumers are actively looking for answers on how to prevent identity fraud, what measures to take when suspicious activity occurs,...
AI in Fraud Prevention: How Artificial Intelligence Fights and Fuels Fraud
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how companies and people protect themselves from fraud. AI helps find and stop fraud while also giving criminals new ways to trick people. This article explains both sides of AI in fraud prevention in clear, simple language....
🚀 2024 Data Breach Trends: Alarming Statistics & Prevention Tips
The 2024 Data Breach Trends Report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reveals a troubling reality—despite ongoing cybersecurity efforts, data breaches remain at near-record levels, with over 1.7 billion victim notices issued, a staggering 312% increase...
Top Strategies for Protecting Yourself from Tax Fraud in 2025
Tax fraud will be a growing threat in 2025. Check out these strategies for protecting yourself from tax fraud, including early filing, recognizing scams, and securing your data. Tax fraud has become a sophisticated and costly issue affecting millions every year. In...
The Comprehensive Guide to Combating Identity Theft in Educational Institutions
The rise in cyberattacks targeting educational institutions has exposed vulnerabilities that threaten the privacy and security of students, staff, and families. Notable incidents like the PowerSchool data breach reveal the need for robust protection mechanisms. This...